Tag Archives: Winter Solstice

Into the Light

Posted on December 22, 2025 by daeja's view

I have been looking forward to this longest night of the year, as the Winter Solstice marks the beginning of gaining minutes of light every day, moving towards spring. Aside from my annual year-end summation (hopefully I will get to … Continue reading →

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Rejoice the Winter Solstice

Posted on December 21, 2013 by daeja's view

Rejoice!  The Winter Solstice. The day began with a cup of chai.  Then lunch at a little French bistro with  family I haven’t seen in months.  Warm holiday feelings. Chocolate.  Baking.  My Mother’s Boots. There are some fruit flies pinging … Continue reading →

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Why I Love the Shortest Day of the Year

Posted on December 22, 2011 by daeja's view

It’s plain and simple.  Once you hit the shortest day of the year, every day after that brings just a little bit more light and takes us ever so closer back to Spring. Hail the Winter Solstice!  Here comes the … Continue reading →

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